Andrew Cuomo was celebrated as a hero for his measured daily press conferences where he reassured and updated New Yorkers about the status of the coronavirus outbreak in the state. Many were impressed by how he conducted himself and showed leadership, especially in contrast to President Trump's aggressive and erratic leadership style. To his supporters, Cuomo did the best job he could in an extremely difficult situation. However, Cuomo's critics say both he and Mayor Bill de Blasio are the villains of this crisis—their feuding and refusal to take the necessary measures quickly allowed for the virus to spread unchecked. In truth, Cuomo bungled the response, and his policy choices ultimately lead to more deaths.

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Cuomo has been celebrated for his strong leadership and his ability to show a modicum of compassion—something apparently lacking at the top levels of government in our nation. Cuomo did not back down from the challenge—he took responsibility and fought for the people of his state.

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Cuomo's critics, especially Republicans, have attacked him for his policy of sending recovering COVID-19 patients to nursing homes, which they say made things worse. Despite having the worst death toll and case count nationally, Cuomo still seems to get tons of praise. It doesn't make much sense.